Davey, P., 2009: A species occurring throughout Britain, the larva feeding on hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), sallow (Salix spp.) and various herbaceous plants. In Dorset, the moth is at low density, ubiquitous and more frequently observed at sugar bait than at light traps, although it seems to have declined in recent years. Unusually high numbers of adults were trapped in the last few days of July 1995 (see graphic), and immigration from north-east France or sources further east in northern... Read More

Recorded in 36 (90%) of 40 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1930. Last Recorded in 2019. (Data up to end 2019) Additional Stats

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